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036 – Hyde, faced with all sorts of temptations! # One

Toss and turn, toss and turn.

Rustling-.

Psyche, lying on the bed, kept tossing and turning.

“Psyche, can’t you sleep?”

I asked.

Then Psyche’s eyes, which had been closed, slowly opened. Soon, Psyche got up from her lying down, lit a nearby candle, and smiled.

“Yes. Hyde, I can’t sleep thinking about you leaving on a long journey tomorrow. I heard that the people of Florence are very picky. What if someone is rude to you?”

I’ve heard a lot of stories like that too.

Florence is called the flower of the Durgien region and is said to be a city that stands out in culture, art, and faith.

Because it is a place where learned nobles, artists, and priests gather to have in-depth discussions, they despise ignorant people.

I like it very much.

It was my first time going to Florence, but I had hopes that there would be a lot of people there I could talk to.

The people of Florence call themselves educated persons, right?

“Psyche, don’t worry. Do I look like someone who will be ignored wherever I go?”

“No, not really.”

“I heard that Florence is a beautiful city with a river running through it. Since it is a place full of learned people, there will be many people who recognize my true worth and value.”

A city of art and culture.

It was a place I really wanted to visit for a long time.

I’m going to go and sell my book “The Village of Back-Alley Nymphs.”

Then, Florence’s educated people will be able to recognize the artistic and theological value contained in my book.

What if I become so popular that people flock to me asking for my autograph?

What if it gets reprinted randomly?

I thought it would be difficult for all kinds of parties to want to invite me, a famous author, as a guest.

So, while I was looking a little perplexed, Psyche spoke.

“Hyde, wouldn’t it be better if I followed along? Are you actually nervous about going on a long journey alone?”

I wasn’t particularly anxious.

Rather, I was anxious about Psyche following me.

“To protect this Agarpe territory now that Psyche, Loras, and Tristan are gone, you must stay behind to train the soldiers and maintain security.”

The Psyche I remember was a skilled female knight.

That was enough to have them join the 6 Knights of the Temple and change their name to the 7 Knights.

Of course, the Psyche of today had less experience and was less skilled and less powerful than the Psyche then.

Therefore, it was better to concentrate on training by gradually building up your skills.

Only then can we protect the Agarpe territory.

This is now a place like ‘home’ that I have to return to.

“I will go to Florence and make sure to bring good knights for the Agarpe territory.”

Real knights, not fake knights like Loras or Tristan.

I will personally bring you with my great insight.

Rather, it came to mind when I heard the word knight.

Is Galatea okay?

“What about Lord Galatea? Is it still in very bad condition?”

Galatea had many mental problems due to being brainwashed by the Sisters of the Crescent Moon. I wondered what it would be like now that a few days had passed since then.

Soon Psyche spoke.

“I think my memories are slowly coming back these days. It’s not only a problem for Lord Galatea, but it seems like Paulo, the gardener, is just as heartbroken.”

That Paulo kid was betrayed by the knight he trusted, so it was bound to be a huge shock.

That’s what I said.

Instead of learning the art of killing people by watching knights, you should become my disciple and work to save people.

Actually, I saved many people’s lives.

Dihon was one of them.

“What about Dihon?”

“Dihon’s condition has really improved… ! A while ago, my younger brother Dihon took a walk around the inside of the mansion.”

“Good.”

“This is the first time I’ve seen my younger brother Dihon look so healthy. Hyde, you really don’t know how much help our Agarpe family receives from you.”

Psyche’s eyes shined brightly, as if she was truly very grateful.

Be sincerely grateful when you receive help.

It may seem easy, but it is quite difficult for greedy people.

In that sense, my heart melted when I saw the innocent and honest Psyche.

Yes, this is my wife.

What if you can’t have sex?

Isn’t a true couple having honest conversations like this and sharing the warmth of their hearts?

“But there is a small problem with Dihon. I mean “devil too.””

Suddenly, my heart felt cold.

It felt like a needle was pricking me.

I spoke passionately, warming my heart with a sense of justice.

“That’s a really trash book. I can’t believe there is someone in the world who writes a book like that.”

“That’s right. It’s truly shocking that Dihon was secretly reading such a horrible book. How is that really possible─.”

That’s right.

What kind of crazy bitch would give a 10-year-old boy a book about sex, pussies, and dicks?

And I have to take that crazy bitch as my second wife!

It was a very terrible thing.

“It looks like Lady Milione is out of her mind.”

I spoke calmly.

Then Psyche spoke with a more serious expression under the candlelight.

“Lady Milione also has problems, but the biggest problem is Rust, the man who wrote The Book of Demons. There’s no way I could write just one book like this. If new works continue to come out in the future─.”

It was a terrible thing.

# # #

“Hyde, please write a letter! Because I’ll be waiting for you!”

Sze-.

The day I left for Florence.

Psyche held my hand and shared her warmth.

I felt energized from the morning.

“I won’t have time to write a letter. Hyde will be busy from the moment he arrives in Florence.”

Milione sneered.

I’ve been feeling weak since morning.

anyway.

With this feeling, I got into the carriage.

Psyche said without letting go of my hand until the moment she got into the carriage.

“Hyde, when I return safely, there is something I want to tell you. It’s about my vow of chastity. What’s the story… I’ll tell you when I return safely!”

A story about a vow of chastity.

My vision became dizzy and I felt like blood was rushing to my lower body.

Does Psyche intend to break her vow of chastity now that she has cured Dihon’s illness?

Are they trying to break something strange, such as postmarital chastity, that is not even found in the Bible?

“Psyche! I will definitely write you a letter!”

“Hey!”

A carriage pulled by two horses set off.

It was a carriage with a larger interior than expected, and it was very awkward for me and Milione to sit facing each other.

yesternight.

I thought I was in heaven until I fell asleep while talking with Psyche.

It was heaven when I just said goodbye to Psyche.

But now the carriage that Lady Milione and I were sitting in felt like hell.

“Hyde, tell me an interesting story. I’m bored to death.”

You naughty bitch.

It’s only been 5 minutes since we left on the carriage, so why am I bored!

Of course, I didn’t say that.

If Milione ran wild in this narrow room, it was clear that my body would be crushed like Selim did yesterday.

Before leaving Florence, I opened a box that Psyche had given me as a gift.

There were a lot of books in it, including the rare masterpiece I wrote, “The Village of the Back Alley Nymphs,” and the two volumes.

“Would you like to read my book, Village of Back Alley Nymphs? This time, I wrote two volumes to show to Prince Dihon.”

“I saw it.”

“You saw it?”

“It was such boring content. It’s about guys called nymphs appearing other than Oinoi and just spouting strange nonsense.”

I can’t believe you summarize the book I wrote after two days of hard work in a vulgar way with just one word.

Tsk-.

Milione even spat on the book I was holding.

“It’s a shitty book.”

You crazy bitch.

Rather than that, Milione repeated the word ‘suck’.

How vulgar an insult is this?

“Lady Milione. Archibald’s daughter must not say the word ‘fuck’ or anything else.”

“Fuck you.”

As she said that, it was Lady Milione who raised her middle finger at me.

As I was dumbfounded and kept my mouth shut, Milione burst into laughter.

“It is a truly practical word. How could such a simple swear word exist in this world? As expected, “Devil” is amazing. This is what I mean when I say a book that changes the world.”

Sze-.

It was Milione who took out an old and tattered book from between her chest.

She blushed with excitement as she flipped through a book she had probably read over and over again.

“From my perspective, this book is a book that will kill a lot of people. A knight’s sword can only kill one person. This book is going to kill so many people.”

Why do you keep killing me?

Milione’s mania seemed to get stronger as time passed.

“How can books kill people? Lady Milione exaggerates too much.”

“Book? This is not a book. To some, it may simply seem vulgar and obscene, but it actually contains a scathing criticism of the world.”

Where is the harsh criticism of the world?

I never included that.

“Aren’t you overinterpreting it too much? What kind of scathing criticism of the world is there in a collection of letters that are simply obscene and cheaply written?”

“Hyde, a stupid man like you wouldn’t understand! Look at the story of Rust, who harasses and abuses those in power and their women! This is not just a book, but a challenge and warning to the world!”

Why is it interpreted that way?

I just wrote it because the story of him picking on noble women of high status was popular.

Soon, Milione sighed heavily.

“Let’s not talk. Rather, I want to talk about Psyche. I saw earlier that you parted ways affectionately as if it were some kind of eternal love?”

Psyche.

The moment that name was mentioned, a warm wind blew through my heart, like spring flowers blooming.

Being with Milione made me realize once again how pure, kind, and beautiful Psyche was.

I think this journey will take approximately one to two months.

The thought of not being able to see Psyche’s face for so long made me feel sad and nostalgic.

Psyche was also very disappointed.

but-.

Milione sneered as if she didn’t understand our feelings.

“Anyone who sees us will think that we have loved each other our whole lives. You guys, it’s been less than a month since we met, right? It’s disgusting that you’re talking about love and everything like that. Even though we didn’t even have sex.”

“Lady Milione, such is the way with love. Love does not necessarily require a physical relationship. It seems that progress was a little fast for Lady Milione.”

“You say that, but the only thought in your head is to pollute Psyche, right? Rust said. All men say that. A man like you who pretends to be godly is actually more disgusting.”

Maybe it’s because these words were said by me, the smartest person in the world, but they really hit home with me.

Sze-.

At that time, Milione Archibald moved to the seat next to me.

Soon he was breathing lukewarm breath at me and putting his hand on my thigh.

“Hyde, I know people like you well. These guys pretend to be good and pious in front of themselves, but in reality, they commit more terrible acts than anyone else.”

Ssuk seu-.

As Milione Archibald said this, he continued to touch my thigh with his hand.

I was surprised because the touch felt softer and kinder than I expected.

Milione, no, I can’t believe Lars’ touch can be so gentle.

“There is no need to lie and be hypocritical even in front of me. At that time, it was just the two of us in the carriage and my body was heating up. What do you think? You can do whatever you want with me now.”

Sze-.

Milione’s hand, which was scanning my thigh, grabbed my hand.

And isn’t it something you take to your heart?

Soft-.

Soon, the explosively soft and elastic breasts touched my hands.

That wasn’t all.

Sze-.

Milione unbuttoned her top to fully expose her breasts.

“We’re going to get married anyway. Hyde.”